Organization: KeyPoint Alliance (KPA), Inc. (www.1kpa.org) 
Title of Position:  Summer Foreign Language Teachers/Instructors 
Department: TRIO Upward Bound Programs 
Reports To: Program Directors  
Salary Range: $96 - $108 per class (pay will be commensurate with qualifications/education and experience)  
Special Note: This is an in person teaching position to be conducted in an Atlanta metro area college where the summer program will be implemented. 

About our Program: The Upward Bound (UB) program is a federally funded grant program that provides fundamental support to participants in preparation for college. Its purpose is to identify and serve eligible students by providing opportunities for their academic development and enrichment, assisting students with college preparation and motivating students toward the successful completion of a high school diploma and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. The KPA UB Program is seeking French and Spanish part-time instructors for its 6-week UB summer program (instructors only needed for 5 weeks), which will occur in a college setting in the metro Atlanta area from June 3rd - July 11th. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area; 1 year of teaching experience OR at least 18 hours (with a 3.0 GPA or better) completed graduate course work in area(s) of focus; experience developing and writing effective lesson plans. A combination of the applicant's education, experience and/or other qualifications will be considered. 

Preferred Qualifications: High school, college teaching (or similar settings) experience; come from a disadvantaged socio-economic background or has taught a population similar to the TRIO Upward Bound student population;  experience teaching low income students. 

Must be able to teach the following to mixed-ability classes:

• French: Ability to teach conversational French

• Spanish: Ability to teach conversational Spanish

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach classes to high school participants as part of KeyPoint Alliance Upward Bound summer program

• Select materials for themed designed courses based on UB staff recommendations

• Develop and submit lesson and assessment plans

• Deliver courses geared towards generating excitement for learning, as well as developing concrete academic skills in UB participants

• Maintain order in the classroom and monitor, record and report students’ performance on a weekly basis

• Provide appropriate classroom management for 9^th-12^th graders

• Maintain student records in a secure and confidential manner

• Complete formative and summative evaluations for each student in class(es)

• Chaperone and participant in field trips as needed

• Attend UB staff orientations and weekly meetings 

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidates Must:

• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills

• Must be able to follow instructions and be detailed oriented

• Demonstrate the motivation to work with students from diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrate patience in working with teens, and have a genuine ability to connect with teens

• Possess discretion, sound judgment, and solid decision­ making skills.

• Be sensitive to the needs of diverse and disadvantaged populations

• Deliver engaging, interactive age appropriate instruction that keeps youth intellectually curious, interested and focused

• Be adaptable and flexible regarding scheduling to meet programming demands/needs.

Other Details:

• Must be able to travel to and from the summer site program location which will be located within the metro Atlanta area. 

• Must be available to commit to teach classes between Monday, June 3rd  – Thursday, July 11th 

• Must be available between the hours of 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday during the 6-week summer program

• Must be available to attend the 1/2 day UB staff orientation and 1/2 day  UB Student/Parent Orientation during end of may May and/or early June .

•  Major holidays ie. Juneteenth and July 4th No classes

• Must be able to teach up to three (3) 60-75 minute classes (number of classes depends on the class type/subject) on assigned teaching days

• Pay Frequency: Monthly


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Interested persons must submit four (4) items which are:

1. Complete the entire application for this position (including salary information).
2. Provide a cover letter expressing interest in the position, as well as specify the subject area(s) qualified to be taught to UB participants.
3. Attach or include a resume detailing relevant experience
4. Provide the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. At least two (2) of the three (3) references must be current or former supervisors.

Please note: a criminal background check and drug screening is required. Please, NO phone calls regarding this position.

If you desire more than the advertised salary range, your application Will Not be considered.

Also, please complete the entire application. Incomplete applications Will Not be reviewed.